Published October 1992 | Version v1
Journal article

Extraction and separation of Zr, Nb and Hf by Aliquat 336 and its mixtures with TOPO from acidic thiocyanate media

  • 1. Utkal Univ., Bhubaneswar (India). Dept. of Chemistry
  • 2. Institute of Nuclear Physics, Calcutta (India). Div. of Nuclear Chemistry

Description

Presence of thiocyanate ions results in appreciable extraction of Zr(IV) by Aliquat 336 from low aqueous HCl acidities, i.e., 0.1 to 4.5 M. The variation of concentrations of HCl, thiocyanate and Aliquat 336 greatly influences the extent of extraction. Mixtures of Aliquat 336 and TOPO result in synergistic extraction of Zr and Hf from acidic thiocyanate media, the extracted species being the disolvate with TOPO. By controlled adjustment of HCl, SCN-and Aliquat 336 concentrations, separation of Zr, Nb and Hf is possible. A maximum separation factor (DNb/DZr) of 3675 has been achieved under certain conditions. (author) 15 refs.; 4 figs.; 2 tabs

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Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
162
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 289-298.
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM